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Ministry of Mines
Geological Survey of India Celebrates AKAM Iconic Week with Patriotic Fervour
Geological Survey of India  celebrated Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav  with great zeal and pomp at Kolkata headquarters and simultaneously throughout its 32 office locations spread across the country. The function was organized as part of the Iconic Week Celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav  of the Ministry of Mines that started on 11th July 2022 and will continue till 17th July. Iconic Week is being celebrated pan India by all the departments/organizations under the Ministry.
The main function was held at GSI Central Headquarters campus in Kolkata. The day- long program started with inauguration of an exhibition at Ashutosh Birth Centenary Hall of Indian Museum. Outdoor activities like, release of 75 balloons, unveiling of pot gallery and planting of saplings by Dr. S. Raju, Director General, GSI were some of the highlights of the celebrations.
The indoor program, at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Auditorium, was inaugurated by lighting a lamp by Dr. S. Raju. The program started with the welcoming of the guests and recitation of “Vande Ma Taram”. Three books namely, Spl. Pub. on Active Fault Compendium of India; Records of GSI, Vol-155, Part-2; Indian Journal of Geosciences, Vol-76, No-1 and two online e-publications, Atlas on Sub-marine features of Indian offshore and Geotourism Map of India were released by the DG, and the retired officers were also felicitated by the DG on the occasion.
Addressing the august gathering, Dr. S. Raju, elaborated the vision, mission and strategic importance of GSI in the changing national and global socio-economic scenario. He also reckoned the future activities of GSI, especially in the domain of mineral exploration and Public Good Geosciences, to make GSI relevant in the years to come. Dr. Raju highlighted GSI’s efforts for the strategic and critical mineral exploration towards making India “Atmanirbhar”.
The exhibition organized at Ashutosh Birth Centenary Hall, displayed specimen of rocks, minerals, ores and fossils and their importance were explained to the guests and dignitaries. GSI’s activities and achievements during the last 75 years were also displayed through banners, posters and digital displays. A quiz competition was organized for the students and employees on the Indian Independence and GSI’s landmark achievements. Cultural programs by professional groups on the themes of Indian Independence and Women empowerment were appreciated by one and all.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Reviews Defence Cooperation Mechanism
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed activities of the Ministry of Defence. The RM was briefed regarding Defence Cooperation activities with Friendly Foreign Countries . He was also briefed about planning activities of the Armed Forces including Tri-Services agencies viz. HQ IDS and Defence Cyber Agency, Defence Space Agency and Armed Forces Special Forces Division which were approved by the CCS in 2019. He was also briefed about the Defence Planning Committee setup in 2018.
Raksha Mantri reviewed the policy matters pertaining to defence diplomacy including bilateral/multilateral exercises, capacity building, training, material assistance to FFCs, etc. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Defence Secretary Shri Sanjay Mitra and other senior officials of MoD were also present on the occasion.
In addition, Shri Singh also reviewed defence acquisition issues. He was briefed about Defence Procurement Procedures , budget utilisation, major procurements and challenges therein. The present status of procurements and payments were also briefed alongwith implications of major deals with other countries. He directed officials to seek indigenous solutions for meeting requirements of the forces to the extent possible. He also noted the progress under the Strategic Partnership programme.
Raksha Mantri has also scheduled review of other departments. He also reviewed ex-servicemen welfare issues with the officials of the department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare.
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Ministry of Power
Objectives and benefits of Policy Advocacy Arm
Power Foundation, a registered Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 has been established by the Central Public Sector Undertakings with the objectives to carry out/sponsor research on power and allied sectors providing authoritative analysis, data, policy recommendations and real-world solutions to help draw up smooth pathways for India’s energy transition, identifying and resolving challenges therein, promotion of renewable energy in various sectors of the economy & leading to electrification of the economy, e-mobility, switch to electric cooking using Renewables and also to provide specialized training and consultancy services.
The Power Foundation will work towards sustainability and viability of the power and allied sectors in the new energy paradigm which would benefit to the common man by way of ensuring reliable and affordable power with reduced emissions.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
‘Lakshya Zero Dumpsite’: Government of India approves ₹433.74 crores Legacy Waste Remediation Proposal of Maharashtra
Greater Mumbai aims to remediate 2.6 crore MT of legacy waste to transform its urban landscape by reclaiming approximately 355 acres of valuable land
The way issues of cleanliness and sanitation have been addressed in the Pan-India initiative of the Swachh Bharat Mission, has been widely acclaimed. After its launch on October 2021 by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Swachh Bharat Mission - Urban 2.0 has brought a paradigm shift in terms of changing behaviors.
To deal with the legacy of dross and dregs which resulted in garbage hills, built up at dumpsites, 'Lakshya Zero Dumpsite' is one of the aims, SBM-U 2.0 eyes to achieve within the mission period. The remediation of legacy waste will take the country closer to the mission's dream of being garbage-free, further the vision of resource recovery and principles of the circular economy.
Garbage Dumpsites have become a massive problem for most urban cities, Maharashtra's Greater Mumbai holds the maximum amount of legacy waste in the state. It aims to remediate 2.6 crore MT of legacy waste to transform its urban landscape by reclaiming approximately 355 acres of valuable land. Thane Municipal Corporation is all set to remediate 8.3 lakh MT of waste lying in the city's dumpsite while Mira-Bhayandar plans to remediate approximately 9 lakh MT of the legacy waste, reclaiming acres of prime land for optimum utilization. However, to deal with the issues of legacy wastes, 28 ULBs of Maharashtra have submitted action plans to the central government for the remediation of dumpsites.
To support Maharashtra in effectively managing Solid Waste Management, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved ₹433.72 crores for 28 ULBs to remediate over 3.7 crores MT of waste. With the variety of ULBs having diverse and dense populations, the project will ensure the ecological balance in approx. 1532 acres of land.
States and cities across the country have recognized the rising need for eliminating hazardous legacy dumpsites. Strengthening the vision of Garbage Free Cities, various cities have come forward seeking help from the central government. Taking this into consideration, the Union government has approved the proposal of nearly 500 cities for legacy waste remediation across States like Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Rajasthan, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Delhi etc.
The remediation of the legacy waste will facilitate the treasure of the area which is currently buried under decades-old waste. Swachh Bharat Mission is constantly working on designing sustainable waste management systems to ensure scientific waste processing of 'Garbage Free Cities' and circular economy from waste.
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Ministry of Steel
NMDC’s Best Ever Annual Performance

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2021
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2022
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Production in March
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4.57
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4.98
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9%
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Sales in March
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4.08
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4.21
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3%
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Production in Q4
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12.31
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13.84
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12%
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Sales in Q4
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11.01
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12.34
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12%
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Annual Production
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34.15
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42.15
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23%
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Annual Sales
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33.25
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40.70
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22%
National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. , Country’s largest Iron Ore producer, a CPSE under Ministry of Steel, reported cumulative production and sales for FY22 stood at 42.15 MT and 40.70 MT respectively, a growth of 23% in production and 22% in sales over the same period last year. This records the best ever annual physical performance for NMDC, powered by a steady growth in FY22.
Cumulative production and sales for Q4 of FY22 stood at 13.84 MT and 12.34 MT respectively, a growth of 12% in production and 12% in sales over the same period last year. This records the best ever quarterly physical performance for NMDC.
NMDC reported iron ore production of 4.98 MT and sale of 4.21 MT for the month of March 2022. With a growth of 9% in production and 3% in sales over CPLY, the mining major achieved the highest production and sales numbers for any March month in company history.
Congratulating the NMDC team for their company’s best-ever performance, NMDC CMD Shri Sumit Deb said, “NMDC has achieved a record-breaking physical performance for FY22 on the back of a propelling expansion and investment strategy, we are entering the new fiscal with a valuable head start. Our digitalisation drive is beginning to contribute to our improved performance and we are excited to see this transformation in how we do business and share the benefits with our stakeholders. As the Government of India seeks to ramp up the domestic per capita steel consumption in our country, NMDC will take on an enhanced role to strengthen raw material supply and give impetus to self-reliance in the sector.”
Ministry of Finance
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2020-21  – Issue Price
In terms of Government of India Notification No.4-B//2020 dated April 13, 2020, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2020-21  will be opened for the period August 31- September 04, 2020 with Settlement date September 08, 2020. The issue price of the Bond during the subscription period shall be `5,117  – per gram, as also published by RBI in their Press Release dated August 28,2020.
Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India has decided to allow discount of `50  per gram from the issue price to those investors who apply online and the payment is made through digital mode. For such investors the issue price of Gold Bond will be `5,067  per gram of gold.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti.
“On 23rd January 1897, Janakinath Bose wrote in his diary, “A son was born at midday.” This son became a valorous freedom fighter and thinker who devoted his life towards one great cause- India’s freedom. I refer to Netaji Bose, who we proudly remember on his Jayanti today.
India will always remain grateful to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose for his bravery and indelible contribution to resisting colonialism. He stood up for the progress and well-being of his fellow Indians” the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Finance
NARI SHAKTI THE HARBINGER OF WOMEN-LED DEVELOPMENT DURING THE ‘AMRIT KAAL’
TWO LAKH ANGANWADIS TO BE UPGRADED TO NEW GENERATION ‘SAKSHAM ANGANWADIS’
Nari Shakti has been identified as the harbinger of the country’s bright future and for women-led development during the Amrit Kaal, the 25-year-long leadup to India@100, in the Union Budget presented in the Parliament today by Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance. Hon’ble Prime Minister in his Independence Day address had set-out the vision for India@100.
Recognizing the importance of Nari Shakti, the Government has comprehensively revamped the Schemes of the Ministry of Women & Child Development. Accordingly, three Schemes, namely, Mission Shakti, Mission Vatsalya, Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 were launched recently to provide integrated benefits to women and children.
Saksham Anganwadis are a new generation anganwadis that have better infrastructure and audio-visual aids, powered by clean energy and providing improved environment for early child development. The Union Finance Minister announced that two lakh anganwadis will be upgraded under the Scheme.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Scientific fraternity in the country celebrated 75th year of India’s Independence with the rendering of the National Anthem
AzadikaAmritMahotsav was celebrated on the occasion of the 75th year of India’s Independence with the rendering of India’s National Anthem by the scientific fraternity.
Organised as a mix of physical and virtual events, the occasion witnessed the participation of Dr.Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State  Science & Technology & Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, PP /DoPT, Atomic Energy, Space, along with Prof K.VijayRaghavan, Principal Scientific Advisor, Professor Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary of Department of Science and Technology and of Ministry of Earth Sciences , Dr.RenuSwarup, Secretary Department of Biotechnology , Dr.Shekhar Mande Director General, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research , who were present physically and Shri K N Vyas, Secretary Department of Atomic Energy and Dr. K Sivan, Secretary Department of Space who were present virtually.
Addressing the scientists on this occasion, Dr.Jitendra Singh, Hon'ble Minister, stressed the need for scientific thinking for the development and progress of the country. “When we became independent 75 years ago, nobody gave us a chance, and they thought we would not be able to handle it. However, we have proved them wrong, and we have done much better than many other countries who become independent at the same time. We are a frontline nation in various fields in the world, and a lot of credit for this goes to the hard work and dedication of our scientific fraternity. They have contributed enormously to India’s rapid ascent in the last 75 years. Rendering of national anthem by Indian scientific fraternity together is happening for the first time, and the occasion can be a source of inspiration to work together for the growth and development of the country,” Dr.Jitendra Singh pointed out.
A DST-CSIR-DBT-MoES joint choir led the rendering of the National Anthem at the podium in MoESMahika Hall. All senior scientists  of the 6 departments and some eminent scientists joined the rendering of the National Anthem at the hall while all other scientists of these 6 departments and their Autonomous Institutions and Laboratories joined virtually. Nearly 800 scientists participated in person and virtually in the event.
A video prepared out of the joint rendering of the National Anthem will be shared with Minitsry of Culture for uploading on the portal https://rashtragaan.in and posted on social and digital media to celebrate 75 years of Independence.
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Vice President's Secretariat
Public satisfaction should be the yardstick to measure the performance of public officials: Vice President
Strive to fulfill the aspirations of people
Ensure time-bound delivery of public services
Interacts with officials from AP Secretariat
The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu has said that public satisfaction must be the yardstick to measure the performance of public servants.
He wanted them to improve knowledge and acquire technical skills and constantly learn from the global best governance practices to make the Indian administrative system better, efficient and effective.
Shri Naidu, while addressing Assistant Secretaries, Section Officers, and employees of Andhra Pradesh Secretariat in New Delhi, asked them to rise to the occasion and strive to fulfill the aspirations of people, especially the youth.
Emphasizing that responsive and efficient governance mechanism was the need of the hour, Shri Naidu wanted officials to ensure time-bound delivery of public services in a transparent manner.
The Vice President advised them to review, reform and refine working methods and procedures to ensure that the benefits of government programs reach the last man in the line. “Everyone must perform his or her duty with sincerity, honesty, integrity, and discipline”, he added.
Suggesting that all administrative matters must be carried out in the State’s official language, Shri Naidu urged them to be sympathetic to the needs of people who come to them with their grievances.
More than 30 officers from the finance department of Andhra Pradesh have called on Vice President. They are undergoing a month-long training program at National Institute of Financial Management , Faridabad in areas such as expenditure management, budget management, and fiscal responsibility and taxation.
Ministry of Defence
Schools bands to start performing at National War Memorial from today to celebrate its third anniversary on 25th February
School bands will start performing at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on a regular rotation basis from February 23, 2022. The Central Board of Secondary Education  has prepared a schedule of school bands in consultation with Ministry of Education and Government of NCT of Delhi to perform at the NWM to celebrate the third anniversary of the iconic monument on February 25, 2022. The schedule of the school bands performances at NWM is as follows:
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Performance by School Bands
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February 23, 2022
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1700 hrs
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Shri Thakurdwara Balika Vidyalaya, Ghaziabad
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February 24, 2022
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1630 hrs
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Indirapuram Public School, Ghaziabad
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February 25, 2022
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1710 hrs
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VSPK International School, Delhi
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February 26, 2022
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1630 hrs
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The Mann School, Delhi
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February 27, 2022
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1630 hrs
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DAV Centenary Public School, Ghaziabad
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had dedicated the NWM to the nation on February 25, 2019. To celebrate the third anniversary, Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with Ministry of Education, took a decision of school band performances at NWM. The objective of this initiative is to inculcate the values of patriotism, devotion to duty, courage and sacrifice among the school children and increase the participation of people, especially the youth, so that they experience the various facets associated with the iconic war memorial. It carries forward the vision of the Veer Gatha project, which was jointly organised by Ministries of Defence & Culture to raise awareness among children about the gallant stories of the war heroes and instil the feeling of nationalism in their formative years through enhanced exposure.
The Ministry of Education has also requested the Education Departments of all States/Union Territories to select one band from the schools of their respective states to perform in coordination with Directorate of National War Memorial & Museum, Headquarter Integrated Defence Staff , as a part of regular schedule. The CBSE is coordinating with all the schools in coordination with Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
ESIC refutes report on certain TV Channels reporting of alleged improper services & facilities at ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Rajajinagar, Bangalore
Employees State Insurance Corporation, an organisation under Union Labour Ministry has refuted reports in certain news channel alleging improper services & facilities at the news telecast in about improper facilities & treatment at ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Rajajinagar, Bangalore.
In this regard, ESIC has clarified that ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Rajajinagar has been providing dedicated medical care and all types of treatment related services to the Insured Workers called Insured Persons or IPs and their dependants.
ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Rajajinagar being COVID First Respondent Hospital & Designated COVID Healthcare  has attended to about 60690 patients since March, 2020. The college has started treatment of Covid-19 patients from March, 2020 alongwith conducting ICMR approved RTPCR and Rapid Antigen Tests. Covid-19 positive deliveries have also been conducted successfully in the hospital. Besides providing the medical health services to the IPs and Non-IPs, the idea of safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, for the patients and medical health workers, have been the priority for the Hospital. In response to the allegations, it is also informed that there are ample stocks of N-95 masks, PPE safety kits, tipple layer masks & gloves and medicines at the Hospital. Not a single instance of lapse related to safety of patients and personnel has been reported upon in the Hospital.
As per Government directives, ESIC Hospitals are involved in fighting the menace of COVID-19 pandemic. The ESI Corporation has opened its infrastructure of medical services to Covid-19 patients which include general public also. A total of 23 ESIC Hospitals with around 3597 beds across India functioned as COVID-19 Dedicated Hospitals to exclusively provide COVID medical services to the general public of the area. Further, a total of 555 ICU/HDU Beds with 213 Ventilators have also been made available in these Hospitals.
In this testing time, when the entire country is committed to fight this pandemic, Medical and Para-Medical fraternities are the real warriors and they are working beyond their call of duty to save lives from the catastrophic effects of Covid-19.
Though the role of media can't be undermined, ESIC requests their cooperation and forbearance in this testing time to keep the morale of Medical & Para-Medical fraternities high.
ESIC has stated that the while reporting such matters, it is expected that facts should be cross verified from the official channel, as part of ethical journalism rather than airing misinformed version.
Ministry of Finance
GST Revenue collection for July, 2019
₹ 1,02,083 crore total gross GST revenue collected
The total gross GST revenue collected in the month of July, 2019 is ₹ 1,02,083 crore of which CGST is ₹ 17,912 crore, SGST is ₹ 25,008 crore, IGST is ₹ 50,612 crore  and Cess is ₹ 8,551 crore . The total number of GSTR 3B Returns filed for the month of June up to 31st July, 2019 is 75.79 lakh.
The revenue in July, 2018 was ₹ 96,483 crore and the revenue during July, 2019 is a growth of 5.80% over the revenue in the same month last year. During April-July 2019 vis-à-vis 2018, the domestic component has grown by 9.2% while the GST on imports has come down by 0.2% and the total collection has grown by 6.83%. Rs. 17,789 crore has been released to the states as GST compensation for the months of April-May, 2019.
The chart shows trends in revenue during the current year.